At Southwest Gas, your safety is our priority. By knowing how to recognize, react to, and prevent unsafe conditions you'll be doing your part to keep yourself and your loved ones safe. The information you'll find here is just a small part of our commitment to your safety. Take some time to check out the safety tips and resources on this site. Working together, we can continue to provide you with safe and reliable natural gas service 24/7.

Whether you have natural gas at your home or business or not,
you need to know the following:

How to recognize a natural gas leak

SMELL an odor similar to rotten eggs, even if it's faint or momentary.

HEAR an unusual hissing or roaring sound coming from the ground or an above-ground pipeline.

SEE dirt or water blowing into the air, discolored vegetation surrounding a pipeline, or standing water continuously bubbling.

What to do if you suspect a leak

Leave the area immediately.

From a safe place, call 911 and Southwest Gas at 1-877-860-6020, day or night. A Southwest Gas representative will be there as soon as possible.

Don't smoke or use matches or lighters.

Don't turn on or off any electric switches, thermostats, or appliance controls or use automated doors.